This article contains discussions of substance use disorder and police misconduct.
MAJOR SPOILERS for The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 are ahead!
A significant part ofThe Lincoln Lawyerseason 3’s conspiracy is the connection between Glory Days and the DEA Agent James De Marco, making their background crucial to understanding the narrative. The third season follows Mickey as he defends Julian La Cosse, a sex work coordinator who’s accused of murdering Glory Days. ThroughoutThe Lincoln Lawyer’s timeline, small pieces of information are dropped about Glory Days' time between talking to Mickey about going to Hawaii and her death. As he tries the case, the defense attorney struggles to understand why she lied and whether he was culpable in the crime.
The Lincoln Lawyer’s main characterbelieves that he might not have done enough to protect her, but he soon discovers that he couldn’t have done anything to save Glory. Her murder was part of a bigger conspiracy. The most significant information comes from Glory Days' colleagues, Trina Trixxx and Kendall Roberts. The deceased woman had a connection with the corrupt DEA agent, James De Marco, who manipulated her into working for him.
Glory Days Was An Informant For DEA Agent James De Marco
Glory Days And Trina Trixxx Became Confidential Informants After Getting Busted
Trina Trixxx confirms inThe Lincoln Lawyerseason 3 that Glory Day was a confidential informant (CI) for the corrupt DEA agent James De Marco before she ever got arrested on cocaine possession charges in season 2. Based on the fact that both Glory Days and Trina Trixxx served as CIs for De Marco, it seems that he had a tendency to seek out sex workers with the intention of busting them so that he could convince them to do his bidding, though this isn’t directly confirmed.
Glory’s lengthy rap sheet for substance use disorder and her sex work, on the other hand, put her in the prime position for his manipulation.
Trina knew that giving up information on Hector Moya could have dire consequences for her safety, so she only gave information on clients who annoyed her. However, she had a much shorter list of crimes, meaning De Marco couldn’t manipulate her as easily. Glory’s lengthy rap sheet for substance use disorder and her sex work, on the other hand, put her in the prime position for his manipulation. It’s unclear whether Glory Days knew Agent De Marco was corrupt from the start, butshe didn’t have much choice but to go along with him unless she wanted to go to jail.
While passing information on her clients, Glory Days made the mistake of sharing information about the drug cartel boss. Trina Trixxx tells Mickey that getting Moya off the streets became the DEA agent’s primary focus, with him obsessing over how to do it. Ultimately, he created a plan involving Glory to put him behind bars permanently, which would eventually lead toGlory Days’ death at the end ofThe Lincoln Lawyerseason 2.
How Glory Days Helped Send Hector Moya To Prison
Glory Days' The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Storyline Connects To Agent De Marco
When Glory Days was arrested for cocaine possession inThe Lincoln Lawyerseason 2, Mickey put together a deal with the Los Angeles Police Department so that she wouldn’t face charges in exchange for the man who paid her with drugs. This is part of the reason he feels guilty for Glory Days' death, believing that Hector Moya ordered someone to murder her as revenge. However,the defense attorney eventually learns that Agent De Marco orchestrated the entire situation.Knowing that Tijuana drug cartel boss Hector Moya was one of Glory Days' clients, the corrupt DEA agent pressured her into cooperating.
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De Marco gave her the drugs, got her arrested, used his connections with the LAPD to get the deal approved, and had her plant a gun at Hector Moya’s place. The weapon was unregistered and connected to a triple homicide in Nevada. After Moya was arrested, the DEA took over based on an outstanding warrant. With the gun enhancement, Moya’s drug charges put him in prison for life. Luckily, Agent De Marco’s plot went off without a hitch and remained hidden for quite some time.
Rather than acting in the name of vigilante justice, De Marco actually planned everything so that his rival cartel would no longer have competition in the Los Angeles area. He simply wanted Moya out of the way because it would make him more money. Unfortunately for him, Hector Moya stayed firm in the assertion that the gun was planted, leading to his lawyer investigating the claims and subpoenaing Glory Days.
Why Agent De Marco Killed Glory Days
Glory Days Poses A Threat To Agent De Marco
Even though Agent De Marco’s plan initially works out in his favor, the outcome isn’t without pushback inThe Lincoln Lawyer. Hector Moya remained steadfast that someone planted the unregistered gun found in his home. After discussing the situation with Sly Jr., they determined that the most likely individual with knowledge of the fabricated evidence was Glory Days, the sex worker that he hired before his arrest. To get more information on what happened, Sly Jr. issues a subpoena for Glory, which would force her to speak in either a deposition or on the stand in his habeas corpus appeal.
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The fact that Glory Days could tell the truth scares Agent De Marco because her testimony would establish him as a corrupt DEA agent. Moreover,anyone looking into the Hector Moya situation could uncover his connection with a drug cartel, ruining his lucrative arrangement. As such, he decided the best choice would be to kill Glory Days and frame someone else.
What Happened To James De Marco In The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3
Hector Moya Made Sure Agent De Marco Didn’t Get Away With What He Did
Unfortunately, as soon as Neil Bishop took the stand at theend ofThe Lincoln Lawyerseason 3, the DEA lawyer texted Agent De Marco about what happened, giving him the opportunity to disappear without a trace. The DEA office can’t find him, though it seems highly likely that they aren’t even looking for him. As Mickey points out when speaking to the District Attorney, the whole situation is an embarrassment to them. Luckily,Hector Moya gets justice for Glory Days, himself, Julian, and Eddie.
The drug cartel leader somehow tracks down Agent James De Marco and hangs him, placing a snake around his neck. He might have acted out of vengeance or out of his cartel’s best interest. In either case, Moya takes a picture and sends it to Mickey, giving the defense attorney closure. He also follows the photo with a phone call inThe Lincoln Lawyerseason 3’s finale, quelling all concerns about retribution from De Marco’s cartel. This seems like Moya’s way of showing Mickey respect and appreciation for his help getting out of jail.
